Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician for testing, sample preparation and preparation of test reports.
This will be a Fixed Term Contract for 13 months
The successful candidate will align with our core values of Integrity, Care, and Progress; and strive to achieve our purpose of 'Making Tomorrow Safer than Today'
Responsibilities:

Contributes to the departments safety performance and awareness, promotes initiatives that drive a culture of safety first

Preparing specimens for testing for chemical analysis

Testing of samples using techniques such as Combustion, ICP-OES , Spark OES, CLTE and Fusion

Ensure the laboratory continues to comply with the requirements of ISO17025, Nadcap and customer requirements

Follow instruction from customer specifications and in house procedures under the supervision of Senior Technicians and Chemistry Supervisor

The mechanical sample preparation will involve the use of small benchtop band saws, pedestal pillar drill, hacksaw and vice, hand file and linisher in order to remove any sample contamination and ensure that the specimens are suitable for instrumental analysis using Fusion, Combustion and Spark OES techniques

The wet chemical analysis laboratory sample preparation will involve use of balance, microwave, hot plate and various other wet chemical analysis equipment with the main purpose of dissolving samples in acid and preparing them for analysis using ICP-OES techniques

Be willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the department manager to assist in the execution Element Materials Technology annual targets

Validation and maintenance of the laboratory equipment

Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and maintain high on time delivery and first time right performance

Understanding of testing concepts

Possess computer skills

Self-motivated team playing with excellent organizational skill

Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking

Good maths skills

Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent / chemistry / consultant laboratory

A degree in analytical chemistry or similar would be beneficial

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.